Material Handler / Painter - Coatings

Titan Industries•Mackinaw, IL

4d•$19 - $24•Onsite

About The Position

Titan Industries is seeking a dependable, detail-oriented Material Handler / Painter to join our team, with a primary focus on industrial painting and coating of steel products. This position plays an important role in ensuring our fabricated steel meets Titan’s high standards for quality, appearance, and durability. The ideal candidate will have experience with industrial painting, powder coating, surface preparation, and material handling in a manufacturing environment. This individual will be responsible for preparing steel surfaces, applying coatings, inspecting finished products, and safely moving materials throughout the facility. Strong attention to detail, mechanical aptitude, and a commitment to workplace safety are essential. Experience operating forklifts and overhead cranes is highly desirable. A Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) is preferred but not required.

Requirements

Ability to consistently lift up to 50 pounds throughout the shift.
Ability to stand, walk, bend, reach, and perform physical tasks throughout the workday.
Willingness to work around industrial equipment, paints, powders, and associated manufacturing materials while following required safety precautions.
Reliable attendance, a positive attitude, and the ability to work independently and as part of a team

Nice To Haves

Previous experience in industrial painting, powder coating, automotive painting, or a similar coating application environment is strongly preferred.
Knowledge of surface preparation, coating application, curing processes, and finish quality is desirable.
Experience handling and coating fabricated steel or other metal products is a plus.
Ability to safely operate forklifts and overhead cranes; prior experience is strongly preferred.
Strong attention to detail and the ability to recognize coating defects and maintain consistent quality.
Mechanical aptitude and the ability to operate, clean, and perform basic maintenance on equipment.
Ability to follow written and verbal instructions, job specifications, and safety procedures.
A Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

Prepare steel and metal products for painting and powder coating, including cleaning, surface preparation, masking, and other required pre-treatment processes.
Apply industrial paints and powder coatings according to job specifications, work instructions, and quality standards.
Operate and maintain painting and powder coating equipment, including spray guns, coating systems, and related tools.
Monitor coating coverage, thickness, finish, and overall appearance to ensure products meet quality requirements.
Inspect finished products for imperfections, uneven coverage, runs, chips, and other coating defects; perform touch-ups or corrective work as needed.
Follow proper curing, drying, handling, and storage procedures to protect finished products.
Maintain a clean, organized, and safe painting and powder coating area.
Follow all required procedures for handling coatings, chemicals, and related materials, including proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE).
Safely operate forklifts, overhead cranes, pallet jacks, and other material handling equipment to move steel products through the facility.
Load, unload, stage, and transport steel materials and finished products while preventing damage to coated surfaces.
Coordinate with fabrication, shipping, and production teams to maintain an efficient workflow.
Assist with staging materials for painting, powder coating, shipping, and delivery.
Inspect material handling equipment and report maintenance concerns or unsafe conditions.
Assist with inventory tracking, shipping, receiving, and other production support tasks as needed.
Follow all company safety policies, applicable OSHA requirements, and established procedures for painting, powder coating, and material handling.
Maintain a safety-first mindset when working around heavy steel, machinery, coating equipment, and chemicals.
Identify and report quality concerns, equipment issues, and potential workplace hazards.
Take pride in producing quality work and meeting production schedules.